The Moon and Astrology: How it affects our daily life: Transiting Moon/Sign Changes: August 12 to New Moon August 23

Hi guys and gals, we are trying something new for o ur site, the idea has been rolling around in my head for a while now, but like so many of my “fabulous” idea’s, they come and then they go away…

However, this idea resurfaced during this NEW MOON phase, and they do say that, the new moon is the perfect time to begin anything new… So let’s give it a shot:

From the New Moon phase to the Full Moon phase, roughly a two week period, and then from the Full Moon phase to the New Moon phase, I will be posting the moon sign’s for that two week period  with links to past post’s, for explainations of the Moon’s position. We may repost this “list” throughout the 2 week period, in between other posts, such as “Inspirational Words” posts.

The post for this two week period begins on August 12 to New Moon on August 23


August 12 @6:33 am(ET) @3;33 am(PT) Moon in Aries

  • Void of course: August 13 @6:54pm (ET) @3:54pm (PT)
  • The Moon is in the third quarter.
  • Opportunity Period: August 13 @9:04 am(ET) 6:04 am(PT) to moon voc. “You’ll have the whole day to geet in touch with important people and renew your connections.” PB
  • Please Click here to see a past post, re: “what does it all mean” when the moon is in the sign of Aries

August 14th @9:22 am(ET) @6:22 am(PT) Moon into Taurus

  • Moon is in the third quarter
  • Opportune Time: None
  • Moon void of course: August 15 @10:12 pm (PT) August 16 @1:12 am (ET)
  • Please Click here to see a past post re: “what does it all mean” when the moon is in the sign of Taurus

August 16 @12:01 pm (ET) @9:01 pm (PT) Moon into Gemini

  • Moon in third quarter, moving into the fourth quarter by the 17th:
  • August 18: Moon void of course @3:05 pm (ET) @12:05 pm (PT)
  • One aspect showing for the 17th, Mercury in Leo Sextile Mars in Libra @10:33 pm(PT)

August 18 Aspects:

  • Mercury in Leo Sextile Mars in Libra @1:33 am(ET):
  • Moon in Gemini Sextile Sun in Leo @7:53 am(ET) @4:53 am(PT):
  • Moon in Gemini Sextile Chrion in ARies @9:57 am(ET) @6:57 am(PT)
  • NOTE: Mercury leaves “storm” on Monday the 18th… check out your notes made during the retrograde period, do they still seem like good ideas? Things should start to move ahead a more smoothly now, communications are flowing better, and technology and transportation issues will hopefully be more straight forward…
  • Please Click here to see a past post re: “what does it all mean” when the moon is in the sign of Gemini.

August 18 @ 3:05pm (ET) @12:05pm (PT) Moon into Cancer:

  • Moon in fourth quarter
  • August 20th: Moon void of course @8:27am  (ET) @5:27am (PT)
  • Opportune Time: August 19th @4:31 am(ET) @1:31 am(PT) to moon into Leo “An awesome OP to process emotions, have a good time family, and indulge your romantic side.” PB
  • Aspects: August 18th:
  • Moon in Cancer square Saturn in Aries @4:33 pm(ET) @1:33pm(PT):
  • Moon in Cancer square Neptune in Aries @5:57pm(ET) @2:57pm(PT):
  • Moon in Cancer Quincunx Pluto in Aquarius @6:34pm (ET) @3:34pm (PT)

Aspects: August 19th: 

  • Moon in Cancer Square Mars in Libra @4:30 am(ET) @1:30 am(PT):
  • Sun in Leo Trine Chiron in Aries @1:29pm (ET) @10:29pm (PT)

Aspects: August 20th:

  • Moon in Cancer Conjuncts Venus in Cancer @ 8:27am (ET) @5:27am (PT) (moon also goes voc in Cancer at this time):
  • voc Moon in Cancer Square Chiron in Aries @ 1:56pm (ET) @10:56am (PT).
  • Please Click here to see a past post re: “what does it all mean” when the moon is in the sign of Cancer

August 20th @7:17pm (ET) @4:17pm (PT) Moon into Leo

  • Moon in the fourth quarter:
  • August 21: Void of course @ 2:13 pm(ET) @11:13 am(PT)
  • Opportune Time: None

Aspects: August 20th:

  • Moon in Leo Trine Saturn in Aries @8:34pm (ET) @5:34pm (PT):
  • Moon in Leo Sextile Uranus in Gemini @ 9:40pm (ET) @6:40pm (PT)
  • Moon in Leo Trine Neptune in ARies @ 10:08 pm (ET) @ 7:08 pm(PT)
  • Moon in Leo Opposition to Pluto in Aquarius @ 10:47pm (ET) @7:47pm (PT)

Aspects: August 21:

  • Moon in Leo Sextile Mars in Libra @ 11;44am (ET) @ 8:44am (PT)
  • Moon in Leo Conjuncts Mercury in Leo @ 2:13pm (ET) @ 11:13pm (PT)

Aspects: August 22:

  • Moon in Leo Trine Chiron in Aries @ 7:45pm (ET) @ 4:45pm (PT)
  • Venus in Cancer Square Chiron in Aries @ 10:29 pm (ET) @ 7:29 pm (PT)
  • NOTE: The Sun Moves into Virgo August 22 @10:24pm (PT) August 23 @1:24 am (ET)
  • Please Click here to see a past post re: “what does it all mean” when the moon is in the sign of Leo
  • Please Click here to see a past post re: Sun in Virgo..

Wishing you a very happy, healthly and prosperous year ahead Virgo’s

August 22: @ 10:24pm (PT): August 23 @ 1:24am (ET) Moon into Virgo:

August 22: @11:07pm (PT): August 23 @2:07am (ET) NEW MOON in Virgo.

The New Moon is traditionally a good time to begin things, be they projects, jobs, relationships, what ever is new in your life that is begun under a new moon, has a greater chance of success.. Any time from the 22nd to the 24th should be positive for “new beginnings”. The traits of the Moon in Virgo will be “amplified” under the New Moon… Some of us may experience difficulty in staying asleep, or our sleep is restless…

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  • Moon in the fourth quarter, (until the 24th)
  • Moon void of course: August 25 @9:53 am(ET) @6:53 am(PT)
  • Opportune Time: August 24 @ 8:14 am(ET) @ 5:14 am(PT) to void of course moon “With the waxing Moon bestween Jupiter and Venus, this out-standing OP can be used for anything, from romance to practical matters” PB

Aspects August 22:

  • Moon in Virgo conjuncts Sun in Virgo (new moon) @ 11:07pm (PT)
  • Moon in Virgo Quincunx Saturn in Aries @ 11:30pm (PT)

Aspects August 23:

  • Moon in Virgo conjuncts Sun in Virgo (new moon) @ 2:07am (ET)
  • Moon in Virgo Quincunx Saturn in Aries @ 2:30am (ET)
  • Moon in Virgo  square Uranus in Gemini @ 3:57am (ET) @12;57am (PT)
  • Moon in Virgo quincunx Neptune in Aries @ 4:18am (ET) @1:18am (PT)
  • Moon in Virgo quincunx Pluto in Aquarius @ 4:59am (ET) @1;59am (PT)
  • Sun in Virgo quincunx Saturn in Aries @ 7:05am (ET) @4:05am (PT)

Aspect August 24:

  • Sun in Virgo square Uranus in Gemini @ 3:15am (ET) @12:15am (PT)
  • Sun in Virgo qunicunx Neptune in Aries @ 6:58am (ET) @5:14am (PT)
  • Moon in Virgo Sextile Jupiter in Cancer @8:14am (ET) @1:06pm (PT)
  • Sun in Virgo quincunx Pluto in Aquarius @4:06pm (ET) @1:06pm (PT)
  • NOTE: Moon moves into 1st quarter

Aspects: August 25:

  • Moon in Virgo quincunx Chiron in Aries @406am (ET) @1:06am (PT)
  • Please Click here to see a past post re: “what does it all mean” when the moon is in the sign of Virgo

Aspects:

  • Squares can be challenging, two planets who don’t always get along, friction can develop, a feeling of being challenged by the other… some times we need that challenge to wake us up and get us motivated, great growth is possible, if we are up to the challenge
  • Opposition, challenging like the sqaure, but not all is lost, the planets are at odds with each other, but that doesn’t mean they can’t come to a compromise, although it may take one over the other to back down before anything can move ahead… Take a deep breath, listen to the other view point, and find the middle ground. If that can’t be done, then maybe it’s just not meant to be, aknowledging that will also “set you free”
  • Quincunx are frustrating and may require some adjustments/adjusting, they have nothing in common… We may feel forced, pushed or obligated to perform..  may also relate to health issues. Not a great time, just keep reminding yourself it will all be over soon.
  • Trines are very comfortable aspects, the planets involved are usually of the same element, (Earth, Fire, Water, Air) so they understand each other…trouble happens when comfortable take precedence over doing anything else, this aspect can induce some laziness, great it it’s time for some chilling… if it’s not that time, you may find you have to give yourself a push to get going.
  • Sextiles are planets that are of the same compatible element, (Fire and Air or Earth and Water) they have differences but totally respect each other.. so they are able to work well together.
  • Conjunctions are variable, they can be helpful or not depending on the circumstances and the people involved…

Credit goes to Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide and Paula Belluomini, astrologer, for dates of planetary movements and Best Opportunity Periods.

copywrite: SerenitysGiftCove/GretaMcKenzie August 2025

Inspirational Words: Messages from the Rose Cards Transiting Moon Positions: Aug 5 to 11th: Full Moon in Aquarius August 9th.

SGC gives thanks to Karen for her inspirational words, created in her “Messages from the Rose” Card Deck.

We don’t have a last name for Karen, she was one of our consignment family from when we had our physical store front, many years ago, We are grateful to have retained one deck of Karen’s cards, and we are delighted to share her positive outlook with you all.

August 6 2025:

 

“Treasure your profound sense of humour, 

Honour the ability to laugh amid strife and earthly furor,

When life becomes too intense and you simply need to vent,

Allow your humour to unfold for it is a gift that is heaven sent,

To have the ability to simply laugh at the trials that continually press,

Your laugher then becomes a much needed release from tension and stress”.

 
Credit: Karen, creator of  “messages from the rose” deck. 
 

The Moon & Astrology; how it affects our daily life: Transiting New Moon In Leo August 2025

Present Moon Sign/Phase/House:

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  • Date: July 24 @11:28am (ET) @8:28am (PT)
  • Moon Sign: Leo 
  • Moon Phase: 4th
  • Void-off-Course: July 26 @7:02am (ET) @4:02am (PT) to moon into Virgo later in the afternoon:  Leo Moon v/c is not one of the 4 “good signs”
  • Opportunity Period: July 25th 10:58 am (ET) 7:58 am (PT) to void of course moon.
  • Wait two hours after the conjunction to allow enough separation of the Moon from the Sun and use this OP for self-improvement, relationship building or what ever interests youPB

What does it all mean?

  • The Leo Moon Loves Drama, so be warned… 
  • The Leo Moon loves to noticed and recognized, so be prepared to “pump up” your loved ones and if you happened to have a Leo influence in yourself, be aware of how you may be going about getting recognized or appreciated… If you play your cards right this could be a positive time when you get to be where you need to be.
  • Try not to be overly “vain” and be prepared for drama at any-time from any direction
  • Try not to over react and if it’s not you doing the over reacting, try not to get caught up in the drama, or to encourage the over reactor
  • It’s a good time to check out the local talent, take in a down town show, get starry-eyed with your lover, or perhaps look for a new one, as romance is high on the priority ladder during this time. 
  • Might prove positive for hair cuts, make overs. 
  • The Moon in Leo may be good for the following activities:
  • Beauty Treatments (Better when the moon is in the 1st or 2nd quarter):
  • Break Habits:
  • Buying a home (Better when the moon is in the 1st quarter):
  • Entertaining Guests:
  • Fixing cars:(Better when the moon is in the 1st or 2nd quarter):
  • Hair cut for thickness  (Better when the moon is in the 1st or 2nd quarter):
  • Moving:
  • Mowing the lawn to retard growth:
  • Painting:
  • Pouring cement (Better when the moon is in the 3rd quarter):
  • Starting a diet:
  • Starting new construction (Better when the moon is in the 1st quarter):
  • Staring a new job (Better when the moon is in the 1st or 2nd quarter)
  • This moon period will affect everyone, but more so those who have the following in their charts: And those who have a strong Capricorn or Aquarius placement in their charts. 
    • Moon in Leo:
    • Sun in Leo:  
    • Moon in Aquarius
    • Sun in Aquarius
    • Moon in the 5th house 
    • Aspects to the Moon, Sun or Uranus
    • Ascendant in Leo
    • Mid-heaven in Leo
  • NOTES:
  • The New Moon occurs on July 24 @3:11 pm (ET) @12:11 pm (PT) in the sign of Leo:
  • All of the above will be “bigger” under the New Moon energy, presently in the 4th quarter.
  • It is said that the new moon is a good time to begin projects, relationships, jobs etc… Wait until the 19 when she is fully into the 1st quarter to begin anything.
  • Leo interests such as FUN, Speculation, Children, Creativity and Animals will be highlighted during this months New Moon. 
  • The Sun moved into the sign of Leo on July 22 @9:29 am (ET) @6:29 am (PT). Leo is organized, creative, smart and can be slightly lazy, but he/she usually always steps up to the plate when the need is real…
  • Risk takers, the Leo can accomplish much in life, but they must be careful of not taking risks just for the sake of taking them… Leo is a fixed, fire sign, with Aquarius being the opposite sign to Leo…  Happy Birthday to all the Leo’s out there, we wish you a year ahead filled with good health, prosperity, love and tons of fun…

The Moon and Astrology

How it affects our daily lives… 

In astrology, the moon is connected to our emotions and reactions… how we are feeling on a given day may well be influenced by the sign that is visiting the moon… Each sign stays with the moon for up to 2.5 days…. :) 

The Moon Void-of-Course: 

There are times throughout the month when the moon is not fully immersed in any sign… this is when we say the moon is Void of Course… and when this occurs, we may feel “foggy” and “unfocused” … We may not be sure how we are truly feeling about a situation or a person…. Therefore it is not recommended that we make long-term commitments or important decision’s while the moon is Void of Course…. However there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-of-Course moon… 

Good for Void-Of-Course Moon:

These v/c signs may prove to be quite productive times.

  • Cancer
  • Taurus
  • Sagittarius
  • Pisces…

Opportunity Periods  (thanks to astrologer Jim Shawvan):

There are other periods throughout the month that are known as opportunity periods, when it can prove to be a positive time for most people, however if you have challenging aspects happening within your own chart you may not be able to make use of opportunity periods. 

Thanks to Paula Belluomini astrologer,  and Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide for opportunity periods, and moon/planetary movements and times.

copyright: Greta McKenzie Astrology: 7/24/2025

The Moon and Astrology: How it affects our daily life… Transiting Moon in Libra March 2025

 Present Moon Sign/Phase/House:

  • Date: March 14 @2:59pm (ET)@11:59am (PT) 
  • Moon Sign: Libra  
  • Moon Phase: 2nd moves into the 3rd on the 15th
  • Void-of-Course: March 16 @5:53am (ET) @2:53am (PT) to moon into Scorpio on March 17.  Moon v/c in Libra is not one of the 4 void off course “good signs” Relationship issues may not go as planned, leave the planning until after the V.O.C moon… 
  • Opportunity Period: None

 What does it all mean?

  • Libra has a need for balance, indicating this moon period may be an ideal time to implement some into our daily lives. 
  • A desire for justice may be present, dealing with issues that have upset our sense of justice may prove to be productive. 
  • Diplomacy is likely to be more apparent during the next few days, and may be a good time to bring up that topic you have been putting on the back burner. 
  • Hesitation is probably going to raise its head, we may see many sides of a story and find it difficult to make up our minds. 
  • Difficulty in making commitments or long-term decisions, because we can’t make up our minds. If this is the case perhaps wait a few days until the moon has moved out of Libra. 
  • Co-operation should be in the air, making this an ideal time to make plans with others. 
  • For some, new relationships could be on the agenda.
  • May be a good time to improve our appearance and surroundings. 
  • May be great time to go bargain hunting, 
  • The Moon in Libra can be good for the following activities:
  • Beauty Treatments:
  • Buying Clothes:
  • Buying for speculation:
  • Collecting on debts:
  • Entertaining Guests:
  • Joining a club: 
  • This moon sign will affect us all but will have more of an effect on those who have the following in their charts. Along with those who have strong Aries chart influences. 
      • **Moon in Libra,
      • **Sun in Libra,
      • **Venus in Libra
      • **Moon in 7th house,
      • **Any aspects to the Moon or Venus
      • **Midheaven in Libra
      • **Ascendant in Libra

  •  NOTES:
  • March 13 @11:55pm (PT)  Full Moon Lunar Eclipse @23 degrees Virgo
  • March 13 Purim Begins at Sundown, We wish all who celebrate a very fun filled time. 
  • March 14 @2:55am (ET) Full Moon Lunar Eclipse @23 degrees Virgo
  • March 14 @11:46pm (PT) Mercury goes into Retrograde motion, until April 14
  • March 15 @2:46am (ET) Mercury goes into Retrograde motion, until April 14

Notes on Full Moon, Lunar Eclipse in Virgo: 

  • Virgo is connected to service, to helping others, and to working…
  • She takes note of her health and worries about the health of others,
  • She takes note of all the little details missed by most of us,
  • She thinks of things that no one would think of, she worries more then the rest of us…
  • She can suffer from nervous strain, and may sometimes be called hyper…
  • The Full Moon is a good time to reduce our “bag” of non essentials, this can be people, jobs, situations our health, anything that is dragging us down or interfering in our path forward.
  • The Lunar Eclipse will amplify the “power” of this months full moon.
  • A Full Moon in Virgo will having us noticing every little thing, and might have us worrying over things that we have no control… don’t fret, just take things one step at a time. This Full Moon is likely to affect those with strong Virgo traits, and to a lessor extent, those with Pisces traits. 

In astrology, the moon is connected to our emotions and reactions… how we are feeling on a given day may well be influenced by the sign that is visiting the moon… Each sign stays with the moon for up to 2.5 days…. :) 

The Moon Void-of-Course: 

There are times throughout the month when the moon isn’t fully immersed in any sign… this is when we say the moon is Void of Course… and when this occurs, we may feel “foggy” and “unfocused” … We may not be sure how we are truly feeling about a situation or a person…. Therefore it is not recommended that we make long-term commitments or important decision’s while the moon is Void of Course…. However there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-of-Course moon… 

Good for Void-Of-Course Moon: These v/c signs may prove to be quite productive times.

  • Cancer
  • Taurus
  • Sagittarius
  • Pisces…

There are other periods throughout the month that are known as opportunity periods, when it can prove to be a positive time for most people, however if you have challenging aspects happening within your own chart you may not be able to make use of opportunity periods.

Credits: Thanks to Paula Belluomini (Opportunity Periods) along with Michelle Perrin and Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide for dates presented here. 
Copyright: Greta McKenzie Astrology 03/11/2025

The Moon and Astrology: How it affects our daily life… Transiting Full Moon in Virgo March 2025

Present Moon Sign/Phase/House:

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  • Date: March 12 @3:56 am(ET) @12:56 am(PT)
  • Moon Sign: Virgo
  • Full Moon: March 13 @11:55pm (PT) March 14 @2:55am (ET) 
  • Moon Phase: 2nd (moon moves into the 3rd on March 15)
  • Void-off-Course: March 14 @1:47pm (ET) @10:47 (PT) to moon in Libra a short time later.  Virgo Moon v/c is not one of the 4 “good signs” Try not to make any important decisions or commitments now.
  • Opportunity Period:  None

What does it all mean?

  • Virgo is all about the details, so be prepared to see to them, or at least have someone else see to them for you. 
  • Try not to worry about things you have no control over, especially things that might not ever happen… Because Virgo “see’s” all the details others miss, it’s hard for her not to worry… 
  • It’s good to keep busy during a Virgo moon, make lists, tidy, organize, plan, find solutions to problems… a lot can get done now
  • Virgo can be more critical than the rest of the zodiac, but only because she so needs things to be “correct” or “perfect”. If you are a Virgo, or have Virgo personal chart placements and you are an employer, be prepared that tasks may not get completed exactly the way you had expected, be gentle and patient. 😊
  • The Moon in Virgo can be good for the following activities:
  • Break Habits (Better if the moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarter):
  • Canning foods (Better if  the moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarter):
  • Fixing Cars:
  • Hair cut for less growth (Better if  the moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarter):
  • Mowing the lawn to retard growth (Better if  the moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarter):
  • Sending Mail:
  • Starting a diet (Better if the moon is in the 3rd or 4th quarter): 
  • This moon sign will have more of an effect on those who have the following in their charts. 
  • Moon in Virgo
  • Sun in Virgo
  • Ascendant in Virgo
  • Mid-heaven in Virgo
  • Moon in 6th house
  • Any aspects to the Moon or Mercury.
  • And those who have a strong Pisces placement in their charts..

NOTES: Full Moon, Lunar Eclipse, Mercury Retrograde

Full Moon ☺

Full Moon in 23 degrees Virgo occurs on Thursday, March 14 @ 11:55pm (PT) March 14 @ 2:55 am (ET). The full moon is a good time to finish up projects, and to end anything that is no longer helping us along our life journey… Sometimes this may mean relationships come to an end or change… such as friends moving away, leaving a job or finishing school. We can utilize the full moon to symbolically remove things or people from our lives which prove to more challenging than productive. Simply, grab pen and paper and jot down what it is that you would like to change in your life.  find a heat proof container big enough to catch the ashes, (like a big ashtray or bowl) light a candle… read your list, you can read it out loud or to yourself… once read, and digested, light the paper and let it burn, the ash symbolically takes your words and wishes (in the smoke) into the Universe to dispense them as wished. 

NOTE 2: There also a lunar eclipse with this months full moon.  😊 An eclipse can amplify the “power” of the Full Moon.  The moon is connected to our emotional self, the lunar eclipse this month may mean that we feel things on a deeper level, or we may not understand why we are feeling the way that we do, perhaps we are feeling frustrated? Whatever we are feeling should be acknowledged and dealt with if possible, the Full Moon’s energy can assist us, as it’s the perfect time for release, giving up the space that is being occupied by things/people that do not lift us up, and allowing that space to be used for what/who does lift us up. No need to fret, trust in your instincts and, with the least amount of pain subjected on others, do what is right for you. 

Note 3: March 14 @11:46pm (PT) March 15 @2:46 am (ET). Mercury goes retrograde, where he will remain until April 14th. “Projects initiated during this entire period may not work out as planned, It’s best to use this time for reviews, editing , escrows and so forth”. (Daily Planetary Guide)

 


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The Moon and Astrology

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HOW IT AFFECTS OUR DAILY LIVES… 

In astrology, the moon is connected to our emotions and reactions… how we are feeling on a given day may well be influenced by the sign that is visiting the moon… Each sign stays with the moon for up to 2.5 days…. :) 

The Moon Void-of-Course: 

There are times throughout the month when the moon isn’t fully immersed in any sign… this is when we say the moon is Void of Course… and when this occurs, we may feel “foggy” and “unfocused” … We may not be sure how we are truly feeling about a situation or a person…. Therefore it is not recommended that we make long-term commitments or important decision’s while the moon is Void of Course…. However there are 4 signs in the zodiac which may prove positive during the Void-of-Course moon… 

  • Cancer
  • Taurus
  • Sagittarius
  • Pisces…

Opportunity Periods  

There are other periods throughout the month that are known as opportunity periods, when it can prove to be a positive time for most people, however if you have challenging aspects happening within your own chart you may not be able to make use of opportunity periods. 

Thanks to Paula Belluomini, William Lilly and Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide for opportunity period and dates.

copyright Greta McKenzie, 03/11/25